Knowing the why of the OTAs

I was searching interview clips from the Steelers OTAs and I stumbled onto an example of a 24 carat gold Coach Tomlinism. I had to rewind it about six times and write it down word for word so I would be able to capture its glorious essence in full. The quote is as follows: Coach… read more

Browns RB Nick Chubb Injury Update

This past week the Cleveland Browns held their voluntary Organized Team Activities at the team’s practice facility in Berea Ohio. For the first time this offseason fans and media get a first look at the potential 2024 roster. Even though the players are in shorts and helmets, one can get a good idea what is… read more

Jim Otto was the original Raider and an original AFL superstar

The Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers, separated by about 10 miles and the Bay Bridge, often attended the same local functions back in the 1960s. Legend has it that the Raiders center, Jim Otto, would be ready to fight any 49ers player who dared to make a disparaging remark about his team or the… read more

Setting the NFC Hierarchy, Post NFL Draft

A couple weeks ago, I wrote my 2024 AFC Hierarchy at the conclusion of the NFL Draft, and although the National Football Conference doesn’t boast the same insane depth of high-quality teams as the AFC, it still is home to several real contenders in the race for Super Bowl LIX. In this article, you’ll find… read more

Projecting the Steelers Biggest Team Needs Going Into 2025

We are still months away from seeing this Steelers team take the field in meaningful action, but there are definite areas which could pose a problem going into 2025. As we enter the dog days of the football calendar, it is a great time to take a look at what might be on the horizon… read more

Optimism from Browns OTA’s

This week in Berea Ohio, the Cleveland Browns held their first organized team activities of the off season. The Browns are coming off a successful 2023 playoff season with an 11-6 record. The Browns accomplished this despite having 26% of their salary cap on injured reserve. One key player that ended 2023 on injured reserve… read more

Seahawks Secondary Ready to Soar Under Macdonald’s Leadership

Seahawks’ defense, specifically their secondary, could be ready to soar to new heights with the new leadership under HC Mike Macdonald.

3 Steelers Positional Battles That May Be Decided Before Training Camp

As news continues to trickle in from OTAs, the clock continues to tick closer and closer to training camp. However, not every player on the current roster is guaranteed to even survive that long. The Steelers have cap space at their disposal and are unlikely to sit on their hands and do nothing until the season… read more

Way-too-early Week 1 Preview: Browns vs. Cowboys

With OTA’s starting this week and much anticipation and excitement for the Cleveland Browns upcoming 2024 season. I wanted to preview their matchup for week 1 of the 2024 season. The Cleveland Browns will open the 2024 regular season at home against the Dallas Cowboys. It will be a nationally televised game on the FOX… read more

City of Pittsburgh awarded the 2026 NFL Draft

The city of Pittsburgh has been wanting a big NFL event in their city for a long time. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Art Rooney II have thrown out the idea of Acrisure Stadium hosting a Super Bowl, but most of those lofty wishes fell on deaf ears. With Acrisure Stadium being a smaller stadium, by… read more

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